How much is in it and for what?

The EU's budget framework 2014-2020 defines spending priorities that are geared to sustainable growth, jobs and competitiveness in line with the EU's growth strategy Europe 2020.

Support to job creation through the ESF

People looking for a job can count on support from the future EU budget, which provides a significant contribution to job creation through the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European Regional Development Fund. At least EUR 70 billion (i.e. about 10 billion per year) will be available under the ESF for this, complementing national action in this field.